Volga vs Shinnik Prediction 22 August 2026
πAt the start of the season, Volga and Shinnik are separated by just three points in the First League table. Both teams have not been showing consistent or meaningful football at the beginning of the tournament, but for now they have a small points cushion above the relegation zone. The visitors have a better chance of improving their position after the eighth round. Taking last season into account, Volga have lost at home in 4 of their 5 league matches.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 12 April 2026 and ended with a score of 0:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Volga Ulyanovsk):
- ball possession percentage: 51% vs 49%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1.
π In total, the two sides have met in five official matches. The hosts have one win, the visitors have two, and two matches ended in a draw. In terms of goals - Volga have scored 5 against Shinnik's 7. On average, 1.4 goals are scored in the first half and 1 goal in the second. The average total is 2.4 goals per match.
Head-to-head statistics Volga - Shinnik
Volga Ulyanovsk Team Overview
The team played their last official match on in the Football National League tournament (home side - Sochi, away side - Volga Ulyanovsk). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the game statistics (Volga Ulyanovsk vs Sochi):
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3.
Volga are having a difficult start. The team have won just two matches with four defeats and sit near the relegation zone on six points. The defence looks vulnerable - the team concede an average of 1.5 goals per game both over the last five matches and across the season as a whole. Attacking output also raises questions: the average goals scored over ten matches is just 0.8, and the recent run lacks consistency. Despite a stated aim of challenging for promotion, their competitive motivation remains low due to a significant gap from the leaders already at the start of the season.
Match Results: Volga Ulyanovsk
Shinnik Yaroslavl Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Football National League tournament (home team - Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, away - Shinnik Yaroslavl). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here are the match stats (Shinnik Yaroslavl vs Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk):
- ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Shinnik won their last match away at Neftekhimik (2:0). The victory was secured by two goals in the middle of the first half. The team gave up possession and made good use of quick attacks. Shinnik had more shots - 11:7 - and more shots on target - 6:5 - and also came out on top in corners 4:3. On average this season the team scores 1.6 goals and concedes 1.1 per match, which sets them apart from the league's mid-table sides in terms of defensive solidity and attacking efficiency alike. The motivation to stay in contention for direct promotion is there - the team needs to close the gap on the top four to avoid losing touch with the tournament leaders.
Match Results: Shinnik Yaroslavl
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.4;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.4;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Volga Ulyanovsk vs Shinnik Yaroslavl
- average total in the tournament: 2.5 vs 2.83;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 1;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.5;
- Volga Ulyanovsk: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Shinnik Yaroslavl: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.6) vs 1.6 (away - 1.2).
- Volga Ulyanovsk have conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Football National League).
- Shinnik Yaroslavl have scored in 12 of last 13 games (Football National League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 2 times.
Statistics: Volga Ulyanovsk vs Shinnik Yaroslavl
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk at home - 1 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Shinnik Yaroslavl away - 1 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Volga Ulyanovsk at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Shinnik Yaroslavl away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (6/56, 10.7%);
- Volga Ulyanovsk at home most often finish matches: 0:2 , 1:2 , 2:0 (1/3, 33.3%);
- Shinnik Yaroslavl away most often play: 0:2 , 1:1 , 3:0 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.03% (odds 5.4)
1:0 - 11.24% (odds 6)
0:1 - 9.78% (odds 7.4)
β Editor's Pick
At the start of the season, Shinnik look like the stronger side. The team scores in both positional and quick attacks. Volga lack consistency. If the team concedes, they rarely find their way back into the match. Volga have four defeats at the start of the championship. Shinnik's away record in the First League also speaks against the hosts. The team have gone unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 away matches. Looking at last season's results, the visitors lost just once in 18 matches in the competition. The editor's main pick is double chance in favour of Shinnik (X2). Score prediction - 1:1
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Betting Tips: Volga Ulyanovsk - Shinnik Yaroslavl
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